For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,328 students in 17036, PA (there are 2 private schools, serving 381 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 17036, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 17036, PA are Lower Dauphin High School, Nye Elementary School and Lower Dauphin MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 17036 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in 17036, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17036, PA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lower Dauphin High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 1,118 students
Rank: #22.
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Lower Dauphin MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #44.
Price
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 East High Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5325
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 17036, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 17036, PA include Lower Dauphin High School, Nye Elementary School and Lower Dauphin MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 17036, PA?
4 public schools are located in 17036, PA.
What percentage of students in 17036, PA go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 17036, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 17036, PA?
17036, PA public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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